CHAPTER XII
THE SOVEREIGNS’ WAR DESPATCHES
To the Comtesse de Montijo, Madrid.
St. Cloud, July 28, 1870.
The Emperor and Louis have left. I am full of confidence as to the final issue. Everybody well.
Eugénie.
The Prince Imperial to his Mother.
Metz, Same date.
We have had a magnificent reception at Metz, and all along the railway, Papa and I. We are quite well. Your affectionate and respectful son,
Louis Napoléon.
The Empress to the Prince Imperial.